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Can Anemic Patients Fly?

Hello doctor. I have been having headaches, along with feeling light headed. I also and had trouble getting my breath when exercising. The PA had me take a blood test and she said I had an anemia caused by an iron deficiency. This was yesterday. I am scheduled to fly to Colorado tomorrow morning, and I wondered if I should postpone it. I was concerned about my oxygen levels. Does that make sense? Thank you.
Fri, 12 Sep 2014
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Hi, dear.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have iron deficiency anemia. So your question is worth. But its all depends on the degree of anemia you have. If you have only mild anemia with hb more than 10 gm or like that then no any problems are there.
But if you suffering from severe anemia then you should not go.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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Can Anemic Patients Fly?

Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have iron deficiency anemia. So your question is worth. But its all depends on the degree of anemia you have. If you have only mild anemia with hb more than 10 gm or like that then no any problems are there. But if you suffering from severe anemia then you should not go. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.